Sports

Samania is new Sevens coach

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) has appointed national sevens legend Vase Samania as the new national 7s coach for the next two years.

Other Sports


Dragons eye better NRL season

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports

Following a largely positive 2015 that ended with a golden-point elimination final loss to the Bulldogs, 2016 shapes as an important year for the Dragons.

Other Sports

Basketball plans bumper season

Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Basketball Federation are well into the organising stages of a bumper 2016 season.

Other Sports


Eels run riot in record win

Monday 22 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

They are back with a vengeance. After a slow start, Avatiu Nikao Eels gave their title defence campaign a mighty push with a resounding 76-0 victory over a frail Arorangi Bears in round three rugby league premier clash at home on Saturday.

Other Sports


Netball coach Glassie off to final trials

Saturday 20 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Netball Cook Islands under-21 coach John Glassie is expected to finalise his extended squad by next week.

Netball

Transformers turn on the heat

Saturday 20 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

ICI Transformers are proving tough nuts to crack in the domestic touch rugby mixed competition, following another win this week.

Touch Rugby

Transformers turn on the heat

Saturday 20 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Touch Rugby

ICI Transformers are proving tough nuts to crack in the domestic touch rugby mixed competition, following another win this week.

Touch Rugby


Eels eager to down injured Bears

Saturday 20 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

With a win and a loss from their earlier two matches, Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears will be after each other’s scalps in the round three rugby league clash at The Swamp this afternoon.

Other Sports


St Helens dealt good thrashing

Saturday 20 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports

The NRL is one up in the World Club Series against their Super League counterparts after Jayden Nikorima played a starring role in Sydney Roosters’ 38-12 thrashing of St Helens at Langtree Park.

Other Sports

Weightlifting eyes more active members

Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation (CIWF) is calling on anyone interested to attend their annual general meeting as they look forward to improving the profile of the sport in this country.

Other Sports

Sharks out to bite injured Eagles

Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Aitutaki Sharks will get into action for the first time in the 2016 domestic rugby league competition when they take on Ngatangiia Sea Eagles this afternoon in the much-anticipated premier league clash.

Other Sports

Locals impress at netball trial

Friday 19 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

Cook Islands under-21 coach John Glassie is pleased with the level of enthusiasm shown by Rarotonga-based players in the two-day trials which ended last night at the National Sports Arena.

Netball


Eels too slippery for tired touring side

Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports

After the previous round’s torrid battle, the touring side to Australia were put through their paces by Avatiu Eels at The Swamp on a mild and cool afternoon on Friday last week.

Other Sports


CICA seeks volunteers for corporate day

Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Canoeing Association (CICA) is on a lookout for volunteers for the upcoming Corporate Race Day which will be held next weekend.

Other Sports

Netball starts U21 trial in Raro

Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Netball

National under-21 netball coach John Glassie is passionate about development of the sport in the country.

Netball


Rio bound sailors train in NZ

Thursday 18 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Rio bound sailing duo Teau McKenzie and Taua Elisa are attending a training camp in Auckland, New Zealand, in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games which will be held in August.

Other Sports


McCaw New Zealander of the Year

Thursday 18 February 2016 | Published in Other Sports

New Zealander of the year Richie McCaw says he’s “blown away” with his latest honour and is “busier than ever” settling into his new life away from rugby.

Other Sports


Martial arts sweat and sacrifice

Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports

MARTIAL arts is all about hard work, sacrifice and learning to cope with life.

Other Sports


Germinators, Nukz Power take lead

Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Germinators have taken the lead in the men’s grade after the third round of domestic touch rugby competition at Nikao Field this week.

Other Sports

Football coaching course for local mentors

Wednesday 17 February 2016 | Published in Football

Sixteen Cook Islands’ participants took part in the New Zealand Federation (NZF) Youth Level 1 Coaching Course at the CIFA Complex in Matavera last week.

Football


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